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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Monsoon brings vector threat, officials on alert; docs ask people to exercise caution
Patna: While the monsoon brings respite from the heat, the threat of vector-borne diseases also increases during this time of the year. According to official data, so far 62 dengue cases have been registered in Patna district, along with seven chikungunya. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Health experts have warned people to remain cautious as the peak season is just ahead. Officials said of the total 62 dengue cases, the majority were from the capital. When asked about the steps being taken by the department as cases are expected to increase with each passing day, Patna civil surgeon Dr Avinash Kumar Singh said they were on alert mode and beds were earmarked in all the govt hospitals. "Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH) has been designated as a dedicated dengue hospital, and in Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), the ICU beds will be reserved for dengue patients. Apart from these hospitals, five beds each have been earmarked in district and sub-divisional hospitals and two beds each in community health centres," said Dr Singh. He further said the Elisa dengue test facility was available at the PMCH, NMCH, AIIMS-Patna, and IGIMS, and only those samples which were positive in the Elisa test were being counted by them. He further said that while the municipal corporation was looking after the fogging and spraying of larvicide in the urban areas, in rural areas, the health department was taking up the task on its own. City-based physician, Dr Diwakar Tejaswi, said he got one dengue patient this week, who was a student staying in a hostel in the Saidpur locality. "The cases start increasing from Sept and reach their peak by Oct. Hence, one should take all precautions," he said. Director at Mahavir Vatsalya Hospital, Dr Rajiv Ranjan Prasad, also advised people to take all precautions to control the situation. "One should wear full sleeves clothes and ensure there is no stagnant water in the house or around the locality," he said.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Dedicated wards, test kits ready: Patna hospitals gear up to tackle dengue rise
1 2 3 4 Patna: With the district recording over twice the number of dengue cases till June this year as compared to the same period in 2024, hospitals have been directed to create dedicated wards and take other measures to prepare for a potential increase in the cases and other vector-borne diseases, as monsoon progresses. Patna district recorded 48 dengue cases by June 30, compared to around 20 during the same period the previous year. The district authorities anticipate that the number of cases will likely increase this year. Patna civil surgeon Dr Abinash Kumar Singh said that of the 48 dengue patients, 26 tested positive at private hospitals. "Preparation has already started for the prevention, testing and treatment of dengue. Around 10,000 combo kits (to detect both dengue virus NS1 antigen and IgG/IgM antibodies) have been procured, and will be given to the govt health facilities in the district. The hospitals have been asked to keep all required medicines, testing kits and mosquito nets ready for dengue patients," he said. The civil surgeon has directed the medical officers of the primary health centres to create two-bed dengue wards, the subdivisional hospitals to arrange for five-bed wards and govt hospitals to keep 10-bed wards ready. Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH)-Patna has been designated as the nodal centre for dengue in Patna, where a dedicated ward with 80 beds will be arranged. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "At Patna Medical College Hospital, a 10-bed intensive care unit (ICU) will be created for dengue patients. The number of beds in dengue wards will be increased in hospitals as per requirement. Additionally, we have around 20 blood banks, including 14 private ones. The blood bank at Paras HMRI has the equipment to separate platelets," the civil surgeon told this newspaper. A health official said the dengue cases, however, peak around Sept-Oct. Around 250 dengue cases were being reported per day during peak time in Oct last year, he added. Patna district magistrate (DM) Thiyagarajan SM said all municipal officials have been asked to ensure preventive and cautionary measures to control dengue. He emphasised the need for vigilance during the rainy season, even though there was no current outbreak of dengue. The DM instructed the civil surgeon to keep rapid response teams active at all primary, urban primary and community health centres, besides referral hospitals. "Activities like intensive spraying of anti-larvae chemicals, house-to-house surveys, source reduction and awareness campaigns, including at schools, are being done. Large-scale promotion of 'Dos and Don'ts' is crucial," Thiyagarajan said, asking the municipal bodies to conduct fogging and ensure waterlogging is prevented. Active surveillance around confirmed dengue cases should be conducted to identify new patients, he told them. The DM directed all schools and colleges to follow the health advisories. "Students should be encouraged to wear clothes, covering most of their body. Educational institutions must maintain high standards of cleanliness and regularly spray anti-larvae chemicals (temephos) in drains," he said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
With dengue cases doubling this yr from last, Patna hospitals gear up with dedicated wards
1 2 3 Patna: With the district recording over twice the number of dengue cases till June this year as compared to the same period in 2024, hospitals have been directed to create dedicated wards and take other measures to prepare for a potential increase in the cases and other vector-borne diseases, as monsoon progresses. Patna district recorded 48 dengue cases by June 30, compared to around 20 during the same period the previous year. The district authorities anticipate that the number of cases will likely increase this year. Patna civil surgeon Dr Abinash Kumar Singh said that of the 48 dengue patients, 26 tested positive at private hospitals. "Preparation has already started for the prevention, testing and treatment of dengue. Around 10,000 combo kits (to detect both dengue virus NS1 antigen and IgG/IgM antibodies) have been procured, and will be given to the govt health facilities in the district. The hospitals have been asked to keep all required medicines, testing kits and mosquito nets ready for dengue patients," he said. The civil surgeon has directed the medical officers of the primary health centres to create two-bed dengue wards, the subdivisional hospitals to arrange for five-bed wards and govt hospitals to keep 10-bed wards ready. Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH)-Patna has been designated as the nodal centre for dengue in Patna, where a dedicated ward with 80 beds will be arranged. "At Patna Medical College Hospital, a 10-bed intensive care unit (ICU) will be created for dengue patients. The number of beds in dengue wards will be increased in hospitals as per requirement. Additionally, we have around 20 blood banks, including 14 private ones. The blood bank at Paras HMRI has the equipment to separate platelets," the civil surgeon told this newspaper. Patna district magistrate (DM) Thiyagarajan SM said all municipal officials have been asked to ensure preventive and cautionary measures to control dengue. He emphasised the need for vigilance during the rainy season, even though there was no current outbreak of dengue. The DM instructed the civil surgeon to keep rapid response teams active at all primary, urban primary and community health centres, besides referral hospitals. "Activities like intensive spraying of anti-larvae chemicals, house-to-house surveys, source reduction and awareness campaigns, including at schools, are being done. Large-scale promotion of 'Dos and Don'ts' is crucial," Thiyagarajan said, asking the municipal bodies to conduct fogging and ensure waterlogging is prevented. Active surveillance around confirmed dengue cases should be conducted to identify new patients, he told them. The DM directed all schools and colleges to follow the health advisories. "Students should be encouraged to wear clothes, covering most of their body. Educational institutions must maintain high standards of cleanliness and regularly spray anti-larvae chemicals (temephos) in drains," he said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
With dedicated dengue wards & testing kits, Patna dist hospitals all set to tackle dengue
1 2 Patna: Hospitals in Patna have been directed to create dedicated wards and take other measures to prepare for a potential increase in dengue fever cases and other vector-borne diseases, as the monsoon season progresses. Patna district recorded 48 dengue cases by June 30, compared to around 20 during the same period the previous year. The district authorities anticipate that the number of cases will likely increase this year. Patna civil surgeon Dr Abinash Kumar Singh said that of the 48 dengue patients, 26 tested positive at private hospitals. "Preparation has already started for the prevention, testing and treatment of dengue. Around 10,000 combo kits (to detect both dengue virus NS1 antigen and IgG/IgM antibodies) have been procured, and will be given to the govt health facilities in the district. The hospitals have been asked to keep all required medicines, testing kits and mosquito nets ready for dengue patients," he said. The civil surgeon has directed the medical officers of the primary health centres to create two-bed dengue wards, the subdivisional hospitals to arrange for five-bed wards and govt hospitals to keep 10-bed wards ready. Nalanda Medical College and Hospital (NMCH)-Patna has been designated as the nodal centre for dengue in Patna, where a dedicated ward with 80 beds will be arranged. "At Patna Medical College Hospital, a 10-bed intensive care unit (ICU) will be created for dengue patients. The number of beds in dengue wards will be increased in hospitals as per requirement. Additionally, we have around 20 blood banks, including 14 private ones. The blood bank at Paras HMRI has the equipment to separate platelets," the civil surgeon told this newspaper. Patna district magistrate (DM) Thiyagarajan SM said all municipal officials have been asked to ensure preventive and cautionary measures to control dengue. He emphasised the need for vigilance during the rainy season, even though there was no current outbreak of dengue. The DM instructed the civil surgeon to keep rapid response teams active at all primary, urban primary and community health centres, besides referral hospitals. "Activities like intensive spraying of anti-larvae chemicals, house-to-house surveys, source reduction and awareness campaigns, including at schools, are being done. Large-scale promotion of 'Dos and Don'ts' is crucial," Thiyagarajan said, asking the municipal bodies to conduct fogging and ensure waterlogging is prevented. Active surveillance around confirmed dengue cases should be conducted to identify new patients, he told them. The DM directed all schools and colleges to follow the health advisories. "Students should be encouraged to wear clothes, covering most of their body. Educational institutions must maintain high standards of cleanliness and regularly spray anti-larvae chemicals (temephos) in drains," he said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Hans India
31-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Nitish Kumar lays foundation stone for Rs 264-crore Tibbi College Hospital in Patna
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Tibbi College Hospital building within the Nalanda Medical College Hospital (NMCH) campus in Patna City. The ambitious project, estimated to cost around Rs 264 crore, will be developed over 10 acres of land behind the Nursing School and the State Pharmacy Institute. State Health Minister Mangal Pandey and Bihar Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav were also present at the ceremony. Ahead of the event, Health Department Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and Bihar Medical Services and Infrastructure Corporation Limited (BMSICL) Managing Director Dharmendra Kumar visited the site to assess preparedness and issued key directives. The hospital will be equipped with a 200-bed Unani hospital across five storeys, an academic block for 150 students, an air-conditioned auditorium with 500 seating capacity, a residential complex for the principal, superintendent, doctors, and staff, and hostel facilities for candidates. The construction work will be completed by 2027, according to engineers from BMSICL. Senior NMCH officials, including Principal Prof. Usha Kumari, Superintendent Prof. Rishm Prasad, and Deputy Superintendent Saroj Kumar, were present during the inauguration. Currently, the Tibbi College Hospital operates from Kadamkuan. Its principal, Prof. Mahfoozur Rahman, expressed optimism that the new infrastructure will significantly enhance academic standards and healthcare delivery. On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects worth Rs 48,500 crore during the Karakat rally. The projects included a thermal power plant in Navinagar in Aurangabad, Varanasi-Gaya-Kolkata six-lane expressway, Patna-Gaya-Dobhi four-lane national highway and Bihta airport and many others. PM Modi also spotlighted the growing focus on Bihar's Makhana industry after the Centre allotted it a GI tag and how lakhs of farmers are benefitting from it. He had inaugurated the newly constructed terminal building of Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport in Patna on Thursday.
